Advisory and other committees

To monitor the progress of the Transforming Boroondara program against the delivery of the program milestones and budget.

To act as a sounding board and provide feedback throughout the course of the program.

To provide advice and support to the delivery and implementation of collaborative opportunities about the Gardiners Creek (Kooyongkoot) Corridor masterplan. 

The group will also support briefing of the broader Councillor group through formal Council forums.

To oversee the development and implementation of the Boroondara Reconciliation Strategy (BRS).

To provide feedback and advice to assist Council officers in relation to implementing the BRS after considering data, research and community inputs.

To provide advice and input on the form, prioritisation and coordination of various projects in the Camberwell Junction area.

To support the preparation of a park master plan for the precinct bounded by Camberwell Road, Burke Road and Inglesby Road.

Council member: Cr Hollingsworth

Organisations and community members:

• Belmore School representative – Amanda White
• Learning For Life Autism Centre representative – Emma Miller
• Multicaps representative – Peta Fensham-Cobb
• Swinburne University of Technology representative – Jesus Campo Uribe
• YMCA representative – Conor Morgan
• Community representative –Elizabeth Parkinson
• Community representative – Jack Hall
• Community representative – Jeremy Long
• Community representative – Lee Tsourvakas
• Community representative – Dr Mary-Anne Lancaster
• Community representative – Rodney Harris
• Community representative – Sarah Hookey

To provide advice to Council about a range of community safety and related social issues that may influence policy, service and program development.

To assist Council to identify, articulate and response appropriately to new and emerging issues which occur in the community.

To provide advice to Council about a range of community health, wellbeing and social issues that may influence policy, service and program development.

To assist Council to identify, articulate and response appropriately to new and emerging issues which occur in the community.

Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee incorporating the Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Sub-committee Community representatives

To provide specialist advice and feedback to Council about a range of matters that may influence arts and culture policy, service and program delivery.

To assist Council to identify, articulate and respond appropriately to new and emerging arts-related issues in the community and to enable community participation in arts and cultural programs.

To provide strategic advice and support to Council in achieving the purpose of the Boroondara Eisteddfod and presenting the competition.

Council members:

Cr Torney, Cr Ibuki & Cr Hollingsworth

Boroondara Arts Advisory Committee Community representatives:

• Zeth Cameron
• Boon Chong
• Peter Eglezos
• Laine Masi
• Michelle Neal
• Carol Ross
• Max Schleser
• Caroline Stacey OAM

Boroondara Eisteddfod Advisory Sub-committee Community representatives:

• Nadine Gilmore
• Douglas Heywood OAM
• Melanie Hillman
• David Hobson
• Jenny Meachem

To ensure that young people in Boroondara are heard and valued.

To provide opportunities to develop leadership skills and take part in community and civic events.

To provide a forum to hear the voices of local LGTBQIA+ communities to better understand local needs and issues.

To work in partnership with individuals, allies and local organisations to deliver practical local outcomes around programs, projects and activities.

To provide advice and support to the design and delivery of the Boroondara Climate Action Plan (CAP).

To review and provide advice on Council's Climate Action Plan and Implementation Plans.

To provide guidance and act as a sounding board for officers.

Council members:

Cr Torney, Cr Gault, Cr Nolan, Cr Friend-Pereira and Cr Baillieu

Community members:

• 4 Community representatives
• Electrify Boroondara representative
• Lighter Footprints representative

Cr Hollingsworth

Alternate: Cr Pattas

Cr Nolan

Alternate: Cr Pattas

Oversees and monitors Council's effectiveness in carrying out its responsibilities for:

• accountable financial management
• good corporate governance
• maintaining a system of internal controls
• risk management
• fostering an ethical environment.

Learn more about this committee on our Audit and Risk Committee page.